St. Bartholomew Church Pastoral Team Very Rev. Thomas J. Walsh Pastor twalsh@stbartseb.com Fr. Dario Endiape Parochial Vicar batch83fr@yahoo.com Deacons John H. Broehl jbroehl@stbartseb.com Anthony J. Gostkowski tonydeacon@aol.com John F. Kenny jkenny@stbartseb.com Phil Tartara ptartara@stbartseb.com John P. McShane (Emeritus) jmcshane@stbartseb.com School Principal Ann Wierzbicki awierzbicki@stbartseb.com Director Religious Education Barbara Fitzgerald bfitzgerald@stbartseb.com ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH 470 RYDERS LANE E AST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816 T HIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN O RDINARY TIME N OVEMBER 18, 2018 Parish Center/Rectory 732 257-7722 Fax: 732 257-7723 School: 732 254-7105 Religious Education: 732-390-0354 Please visit our website www.stbartseb.com Eucharist: Reconciliation: Adoration: Parish Center Hours: World Day of the Poor November 18, 2018 WE INVITE YOU TO CELEBRATE AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR LITURGICAL LIFE Monday Friday : 8:30 A.M. Saturday: 8:00 A.M. Vigil: 5:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. & 12:00 Noon Saturday: 3:30 4:30 P.M. (or by appointment by calling the Parish Center) Every First Friday Noon to 7:00 p.m. October May Mon to Thurs. 9:00 am 4:00 pm Friday 9-12 Noon
MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY November 17, 2018: Saint Elizabeth of Hungry, Religious 5:00 P.M. Rudolph Vivadelli r/o M&D Brigandi & Family SUNDAY, November 18, 2018: Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 A.M. Carlota Ananna r/o Eleanor Cabalbag Val Whatmore r/o Donald Palombi 10:00 A.M. Johannes H. Broehl r/o The Family of Deacon John & Nora Broehl 12:00 P.M. Patrick & Elizabeth McColgan r/o Daniel & Elizabeth McCarron 19 Novena Mass 7:00 p.m. 20 NO CCD CLASS 21 Parish Office Closing At NOON 22 Thanksgiving NO CCD 23 PARISH OFFICE CLOSED 25 Children s Liturgy 10:00 a.m. Mass 26 Novena Mass 7:00 p.m. MONDAY, November 19, 2018: Weekday 8:30 A.M. Anthony J. Dreier r/o Dave & Anita Nevius 7:00 P.M. Margaret Evanovich r/o Kathleen & Jeffrey Zavotsky TUESDAY, November 20, 2018: Weekday 8:30 A.M. Richard Pezzella r/o Gloria & Steve Pachos WEDNESDAY, November 21, 2018: The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 A.M. The Trinidad Family r/o Perez Family THURSDAY, November 22, 2018: Saint Cecilia Virgin & Martyr 9:00 A.M. The Intentions of the Parishioners of St. Bartholomew Parish Jack Leahy r/o The Cheng Family FRIDAY, November 23, 2018: Weekday;Saint Clement I, Pope & Martyr; Saint Columban, Abbot Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro, Priest & Martyr 8:30 A.M. Mildred Gaston r/o Mark Gaston & Family SATURDAY, November 24, 2018: Saint Andrew Dung- Lac, Priest & Companions 8:00 A.M. Santamaria Brothers r/o The Family 5:00 P.M. Vita Barranco r/o John Barranco SUNDAY, November 25, 2018: Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe 8:00 A.M. Joyce Reyes-Hughes r/o Eleanor Cabalbag John Brautigan r/o Wierzbicki Family 10:00 A.M. 5th Anniv. In Heaven Mark LoBiondo r/o Louann LoBiondo 12:00 P.M. Richard Heym r/o Wife & Family PLEASE NOTE New 2018 Christmas Mass Schedule December 24 Christmas Eve 4 PM 6 PM 12 Midnight December 25 Christmas Day 8 AM 10 AM 12 Noon
INFANT BAPTISMS Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 18, 2018 The Sacrament is celebrated on Sunday at 1:15 PM. by appointment only. A Pre-Baptism Catechetical Session is required for parents. Godparents (Sponsors) must be practicing Catholics and at least 14 years of age. A practicing non-catholic Christian may act as a witness along with a Catholic Sponsor. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS We welcome all unbaptized individuals, friends, family members and neighbors who are not Roman Catholic Christians or those individuals within the Catholic Tradition who may have never received the Sacraments of the Holy Eucharist or Confirmation to participate in our parish program for adult Christian Initiation at this time. This program is also ideal for baptized Christians of other Christian denominations who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. If you know of someone who may wish to experience the richness of our Catholic Faith and who desires to participate fully in the sacramental life of the Church, please contact Barbara Bunag at 732-257-7722. MATRIMONY The Sacrament of Matrimony requires an extensive period of preparation. Contact must be made with Parish Center one year in advance. MINISTRY TO THE SICK The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and the anointing of the sick is available to our parish sick and shut-ins upon request. Please inform the parish concerning the needs of the sick by calling the Parish Office. If any member of the parish is hospitalized, please notify the Parish Office immediately so that a member of the Pastoral Staff may visit. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH FAMILY WHO ARE SICK AS WELL AS THOSE MEMBERS WHO ARE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES November 10th & 11th, 2018: $18,023.00 Dear Brothers and Sisters, The second World Day of the Poor is observed today the 33 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. In his apostolic letter to close the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has set aside one Sunday of the Year to reflect on how poverty is at the heart of the Gospel. In this year s World Day of the Poor message, the Holy Father reflects on Psalm 34:7, this poor man cried and the Lord heard him. The Pope challenges us to use the World Day of the Poor as an opportunity to make an examination of conscience and consider whether we truly hear the cry of the poor. This Tuesday, November 20 th, our annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints on Dunhams Corner Road at 7:30 pm. All are invited to attend this traditional Thanksgiving Service. Thursday, November 22 nd, is Thanksgiving Day. Mass will be celebrated at 9 am in the Church. Let us together ask the Lord s Blessings on our nation. Give thanks unto the Lord. Happy Thanksgiving Day. In Christ, Fr. Thomas Flapjack Fundraiser for Hailey Broehl-Saginor Please join us December 2 nd from 8-10am for an Applebee s Flapjack Fundraiser. Shortly after the birth of her second child, Hailey suffered a debilitating stroke. Weeks of hospitalization, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and intensive prayer have helped Hailey to move in a very positive direction. This unexpected and unfortunate situation has left this young family with a future of mounting medical bills. This breakfast will help to offset some of these bills. Tickets can be purchased at the gift shop or for further information and/or tickets please contact Donna Santamarina at 732-828-6981 or email at donsantamarina@comcast.net Most importantly, please join us in prayer for this young mother and her family.
St. Bartholomew School 470 Ryders Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Tel. 732-254-7105 Fax. 732-254-6352 November 17, 2018 Dear Parents and Guardians and Parishioners, What a wonderful evening we celebrated with family and friends at the Basket Raffle! The event was a great success and I am grateful to all who worked so hard to prepare for this amazing event. Countless hours of work go into this and it showed. I thank all our wonderful volunteers, our emcee Pat Colligan, and our Home School Association. I am especially grateful to our chairs, Mrs. Molinaro and Mrs. Perlman, for coordinating this evening. Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 18, 2018 Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder (C. K. Chesterson). This is a perfect reflection of my experiences here at St. Bartholomew School. As I reflect on the many things for which I am thankful, I celebrate the amazing support of our parents and guardians for sharing their cherished children with us. I am thankful for our students who come to school every day ready to learn and for reminding us of what is important and why we are here. I take the success of each child personally, and I am thankful for our teachers and staff who are dedicated to our mission and our students. I thank Father Thomas and our parish for their support throughout the year. Most importantly, I thank God who showers our school family with so many blessings. I wish you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving. God bless you, Mrs. Ann Wierzbicki, R.N., M.A.E./Ed.S. Thank you also to Mrs. Ebert and our International Night Committee: Mr. Badenhop, Mrs. Olvedy, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Ortiz, Mrs. Whipkey, Mrs. Phillips, and Mrs. Boomer. It was joyful to celebrate the diversity of our school with representation by 41 different countries. The displays taught us so much and the food was delicious. Thank you to all who contributed. Our students thanked veterans by creating cards and writing letters, and several recipients called to say how much they appreciated the students thoughtfulness. Thank you to the Columbiettes for ensuring that the veterans received the cards and letters. Our teachers received part two of the series of professional development last Friday. We continue to work together to offer best practices for our students. Pre-K 3 Thanksgiving Show will take place on November 19 at 1:30 pm and Pre-K 4 will host a Thanksgiving Celebration on November 20 at 1:00 pm. Please see teachers websites for details. Thank you, Mrs. Porcelli and Mrs. Perdoni, and assistants for preparing our students so beautifully. Students who purchased St. Bartholomew Spirit Wear may dress down in Spirit Wear on Tuesday, November 20. Thank you for your support. Our annual Pig Beauty Contest and Race will also take place on Tuesday to celebrate winners of the Magazine Drive sales. It was wonderful to see so many parents/guardians during conference time. Thank you for partnering with us to offer the best education for your children. I have partnered with a consulting firm called Partners in Mission, which focuses on developing advancement and leadership in order to advance our mission and to continue to offer the best education for our students. School will dismiss at 11:30 am on November 21 as we begin the Thanksgiving celebration. A Prayer Service will be held at 10:30 am to thank God for our many blessings. Our Band and Chorus Winter Concert will take place on November 29 at 9:30 am and 7:00 pm. Please join us for this wonderful celebration. The 9:30 am concert is for students and grandparents who may not be able to venture out in the evening. Thank you, Mrs. Kinnucane and students, for all your hard work. Our Tree Lighting Ceremony and Festivities will take place on November 30. Thank you, Mrs. Riccardella, for preparing this wonderful event for our students. KNIGHTS KORNER KNIGHTS COUNCIL 11873 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Knights Council meetings are held the first and third Wednesdays of the month starting at 7:30pm. For membership information please contact our Membership Director Brother Joe Baker at 570-580-8145 or jpabaker@aol.com. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS KNIGHTLIFE WEB SITE Any articles or information you would like to enter into the KnightLife or our Web Site send to jpabaker@aol.com. Our Web Site is www.stbartskofc.com. to view all Council and Assembly activities and information. NIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 11873 & ASSEMBLY 3583 MEETINGS The Grand Knight has cancelled the Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday November 21 st at 7:30pm, due to the next day being Thanksgiving. The next Council meeting will be on Wednesday December 5 th & 19 TH.at 7:30pm. The next Assembly meeting will be on Wednesday December 12 th at 7:30pm. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CORPORATE MASS The Corporate Mass will be on Saturday November 17 th at the 5pm Mass.. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PIE SALE The Pie sale will start on the weekends of November 3 & 4, 10 & 11 with distribution on Tuesday November 20 th from 6 9 PM at the school kitchen. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2018 Pie Sale November 3 rd & 4 th, 10 th & 11 th 2018 Coats for Kids November 2018 Breakfast with Santa December 2018 Wreaths Across America December 15, 2018 CHARITY UNITY FRATERNITY PATRIOTISM
St. Vincent DePaul Society St. Bartholomew Conference The St. Vincent de Paul Society is very grateful for the generous food and monetary dona ons we have received from our parishioners this past month. WITH SANTA Christmas Giving Tree The Giving Tree will be in the Narthex during Thanksgiving week. The tree will be adorned with paper ornaments, each describing an age-appropriate gi for a member of a family supported by SVDP efforts. Please consider taking an ornament and bringing some Christmas cheer to the hearts of people in need. Thanksgiving Day Mass, Collec on Thu 11/22, 9:00am There will be a special collec on at the 9:00am Mass on Thanksgiving Day morning for the benefit of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for the poor. Envelopes that can be used for dona ons will be in the back of the church star ng 11/18. As always, thank you for your kindness and support. Spirit of St. Vincent Charity must never look to the past, but always to the future, because the number of its past works is s ll very small and the present and future miseries that it must alleviate are infinite. (Frédéric Ozanam, Le er to Leonce Curnier, 23 Feb 1835) About the Society Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. We can be reached at 732-597-1507 or by email at info@ebsvdp.org. If ge ng involved and helping others is something you've been meaning to do, please consider this an invita on to join us! Sponsored by: St. Bartholomew Knights of Columbus Council 11873 Sunday, December 9th 8:00 am to 12:00pm Full Buffet Breakfast Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Potatoes, Bagels, Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Coffee & Tea Admission: Adults and Teen $7.00 Children 4-12 $4.00 Children under 4 FREE Family Package also Available Picture with Santa: Free (Bring your Camera)
ST. BARTHOLOMEW ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY Invites ALL WOMEN OF THE PARISH To a CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON BABY SHOWER WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH AT 12:30 4:30 P.M. at LAGO 230 WASHINGTON PLACE NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ Menu includes choice of entrée: Chicken Francaise, London Broil or Broiled Salmon Vegetarian Meal Available Pasta Appetizer and Salad, twice baked potato, vegetables Ice Cream Coffee/Tea & Soda Please respond and submit your reservation by November 30, 2018 If you have any questions please contact Ann Marie Heym (732) 828-8529 RESERVATION FORM Luncheon $25.00 per person. All checks payable to St. Bartholomew Altar Rosary Society RESPOND BY NOVEMBER 30TH NAME: PHONE ADDRESS AMT. ENCLOSED ENTREE LUCY PERRINO 8 HENRY ST. MILLTOWN, NJ 08850 PLEAST SEAT ME WITH
St. Bartholomew Columbietts Operation Christmas Child Boxes will be collected: Saturday, November 17 from 4:45-5:15 pm and Sunday, November 18 from 7:50 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. We will be handing the boxes over to Samaritan s Purse on Monday the 19th. If you have any questions, please contact Diane at 732 605-9817. ---------------------------------------------- The St. Bartholomew Columbiettes would love to welcome women of the parish to join our organization this year as we celebrate our 20th anniversary. Our organization works in the community and in the church. We raise funds for those fighting cancer, for veterans, and for families in need. We also participate in activities at area shelters throughout the year. We hold meetings once a month during the school year and do this while enjoying the company of other Catholic women. If you would like more information, contact, Barbara at 732 254-5440. St. Bartholomew Columbiettes 20th Annual Charity Christmas Tea Sunday, December 2, 2018 Doors Open 1:30 p.m. St. Bart s K of C Hall Join us for a relaxing afternoon with friends. Quiche and salad along with beverages will be served. Admission: $15 in advance, $20 at the door in addition to a dessert or dish to share with your table. Beneficiaries of this event include our military and local adopt-a-family. Please consider bringing a child s hat and gloves to decorate our tree. All items collected will be donated to the Catholic Charities YES Preschool program in New Brunswick. Limited Seating RSVP: Diane 732 605-9817 or Barbara 732 254-5440 HOW TO REPORT SEXUAL ABUSE If you were sexually abused by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or you know of someone who was, you are encouraged to report that abuse to law enforcement and/or by contacting the Diocesan Response Officer at (908) 930-4558 (24 hours/7 days a week). For more information on how to report abuse, visit our diocesan website: https://diometuchen.org/report-asuspected-abuse. ADVENT WREATHS As the season of Advent quickly approaches parish families are invited to bring one of the Church s customs into their homes as a family tradition. The Advent Wreath is also a perfect way for families to spiritually prepare for Christmas. The gradual lighting of each of the colored candles each week during Advent symbolizes our anticipation and joyful hope in our Lord as we remember his birth. Families who wish to bring this custom into their home by making their own Advent Wreath are invited to join us in the Parish Hall on Sunday, December 2, 2018 after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. All the materials for the wreath and Advent prayers will be provided as well as some refreshments. Materials have been ordered for this event, so it is necessary for each family to register. A fee of $10.00 defrays the cost of the materials. If you have any questions or concerns; please call The Office of Religious Education at 732-390-0354. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in the joys and blessings of the Advent Season. ADVENT WREATH REGISTRATION FORM Family Name Check # Number of adults Number of Children To reserve your materials, please submit the registration form and fee to the Religious Education Office/ Parish Office by November 26th. Checks can be made payable to St. Bartholomew Church. Please submit the form and payment in and envelope marked Advent Wreath.
As Chairlady of the Parish Altar Linen Committee, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the following ladies who maintain the linens for our alter Charlene Capodice, Jean Battaglia, Barbara Blazo, Madeline Celiberti, Remy Cruz, Ethel DeBari, Dolores Doktorski, Ann Marie Heym, Barbara Kadubic, Barbara Kotter, Sandy Kill, Joy Lega, Gladys Leger, Ann Marie McDermott, Linda McGinnis, Nellie Moran, Carol O Reilly, Lucy Perino, Lois Quigley, Ann Ryan, Phyllis Shannon, Hazel Sobers, Olga Vaganek and Sally Yockman. Gratefully, Ann Marie Broehl Fall Festival/Craft Fair Immaculate Conception Church Manalapan Road, Spotswood, NJ November 24 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Free Admission